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Object Number 995-29-10/73966
Display Title Black manta made with commercial cloth
Descriptions
Object Description Black manta. Probably commercially processed and machine woven black manta with a pair of green and red cords at both the top and the bottom and attached down the side with green yarn and across the shoulder with green yarn. Black tassels on corners and green and red tassels for cord. Cordage comes out at side. Commercially processed wools. Paper tag written in pencil:" Hopi dress with red/green cords 36x48"
Inventory Description Shawl, black and navy
Classification
  • Shawl
Department Ethnographic
Date c.1980-1990?
Culture
  • Pueblo
  • Hopi
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms Hopi mesas
Materials Wool
Dimensions Overall: 91.44 x 121.92 cm (36 x 48 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73966
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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